Kisi Raah Mein
Lata Mangeshkar · Mere Humsafar
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh
Lata:
Kisi raah mein, kisi mod par -- (2)
Kahi chal na dena tu chod kar
Mere humsafar mere humsafar -- (2)
Mukesh:
Kisi haal mein kisi baat par
Kahi chal na dena tu chod kar
Mere humsafar mere humsafar... -- (2)
Lata:
Mera dil kahe kahin yeh na ho -- (2)
Nahi yeh na ho, nahi yeh na ho
Kisi roz tujhse bichadke main
Tujhe dhoondti phiru dar badar
Mere humsafar mere humsafar -- (2)
Mukesh:
Tera rang saaya bahar ka -- (2)
Tera roop aaena pyar ka
Tujhe aa nazar mein chupalu main
Tujhe lag na jaaye kahin nazar
Mere humsafar mere humsafar -- (2)
Lata:
Tera saath hai to hai zindagi -- (2)
Mukesh:
Tera pyar hai to hai roshni -- (2)
Lata:
Kahaan din yeh dhal jaaye kya pata
Mukesh:
Kahaan raat ho jaaye kya khabar
Both:
Mere humsafar mere humsafar.... -- (2)
Lata:
Kisi raah mein, kisi mod par
Mukesh:
Kahi chal na dena tu chod kar
Both:
Mere humsafar mere humsafar -- (2)
Kisi Raah Mein
Lata Mangeshkar's 'Kisi Raah Mein' from the 1963 film Mere Humsafar stands as a quintessential example of her emotive storytelling within the Hindi film industry. The song features her signature melodic phrasing and vocal warmth, characteristic of the romantic ballad genre prevalent in early-to-mid 1960s Bollywood. Composed by Salil Chowdhury and sung by the legendary playback singer, the track captures the essence of longing and uncertainty, reflecting the narrative of a couple navigating life's unpredictable paths. Mangeshkar's delivery, often described as 'the voice of India,' brings a timeless quality to the composition, cementing its place in the canon of classic Hindi cinema music. The recording exemplifies the era's production standards, where the focus remained on the purity of the vocal performance and the emotional depth of the lyrics.